Given moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture, officials of the San Bernardino National Forest are increasing fire restrictions, effective this Friday, July 31. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires on the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Be Fire Safe on the Forest: Restrictions Upgraded for San Bernardino National Forest, Effective Friday
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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the mountains and deserts today (July 24). This Flash Flood Watch, prompted by the likelihood of thunderstorms, is in effect from noon through this evening. Big Bear Valley residents concerned about potential flooding in their area can pick up sandbags, which (verified this morning) are available for Fawnskin … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch in Effect for the Mountains and Deserts Today
40+ Athletes Compete in Saturday’s Intense Multisport; Devitos Lead in Conquer the Bear Series
Saturday’s California Multisport competition made for arguably the most intense of the four Conquer the Bear events, given steep terrain for running and mountain biking under the mid-day sun which, as it turns out, was a record high for the year at 85.5 degrees. The event started with a 9K run, followed by an intense 20K bike ride, then a 4K run and—the big surprise for … [Read more...] about 40+ Athletes Compete in Saturday’s Intense Multisport; Devitos Lead in Conquer the Bear Series
Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
This afternoon’s thunderstorm has resulted in a small fire, sparked by lightning, which has burned two trees on the San Bernardino National Forest, just west of Snow Summit resort. Smoke had been visible just before 2pm (today, July 17) and was in fact reported by the Municipal Water District's Lake Patrol, and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to locate the fire which, … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Respond to Two-Tree Fire Now Dubbed the Summit 2 Fire; Lightning-Sparked Fire Is First of the Season
Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents
[Updated version] The Fourth of July holiday under beautiful sunny skies made for a bustling weekend in the Big Bear Valley. According to Sara Russ of the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, “From a Visitors Center standpoint, we had far more people than last year. We had about 170-200 people a day mid-week—and it’s continuing. That’s the best part. Even this week, the numbers … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Fourth of July Weekend Results in More Visitors, Yet Few Incidents